Friday, April 28, 2017

As a member of the Standing Committee on Justice Policy, we
thank You, Lord, for Honourable Taylor. She functions as Critic for
Accessibility and Persons with Disabilities as well as Critic for Children and
Youth Services. With these opportunities to make a difference for many who are
marginalized and vulnerable, we ask You to give her great wisdom. May she have
strength, courage and good judgment in the many issues confronting her daily.
May she have health and strength for the task. May her family be blessed as
they share her with the public. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Monique Taylor is a community advocate who has been MPP for Hamilton Mountain since 2011.

A graduate of the Toronto School of Business, an experienced hospitality worker, a key player in the campaign to save the McMaster Emergency Room, and an Assistant to Councillor Scott Duvall, Monique knows the everyday struggles of the people of Hamilton firsthand.

Putting her experience to good use, Monique works tirelessly on behalf of Mountain residents to get results when dealing with government departments. Her experience also serves her well as a community bridge-builder.

As MPP, Monique has worked hard on issues related to children and youth. In 2012, she introduced Bill 42, designed to give full investigative power to the provincial Ombudsman in relation to decisions made by children’s aid societies.

As a Member of the Select Committee on Developmental Services, Monique has been a strong advocate on behalf of families facing the extreme challenges of members living with serious developmental disabilities.

Monique Taylor is a fighter Hamilton can count on to make life fairer and get results.

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Lord, we thank You for Honourable Thibeault who is the
Minister of Energy. May he have great wisdom for the heavy responsibility that
is his portfolio in the Cabinet. Please give him input from credible sources.
May he have strength and courage to carry out his role with integrity. Protect
him as he travels from Queens’ Park to his constituency in Sudbury. We pray for
good health and blessing on his family in his many hours away from home.

In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Throughout his career, Glenn has shown an unwavering commitment to a better, fairer Sudbury. He has fought tirelessly for supports for persons with developmental disabilities, and for quality services for families struggling with autism. As a director with the United Way, he led many successful campaigns in support of community development. And as a proud volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters and minor hockey and football leagues, he has helped empower Sudbury youth to reach their full potential.

As your representative in Ottawa, Glenn remained focused on building opportunity and prosperity for all members of our great community. Whether advocating for greater retirement security, enhanced consumer protection measures or significant investment in the Ring of Fire, Glenn consistently put Sudbury and Sudburians’ interests first.

Glenn was born and raised in Sudbury, and is a graduate of Cambrian College. He lives in Sudbury with his wife, Yolanda, and their two daughters.

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Lord, we thank You for Honourable Takhar and his
availability to serve in public office. We ask You for wisdom in the
decision-making process. We ask You to
surround him with influence that will continue to help in maintaining peace and
prosperity in our province. We pray for health and strength. May he always have
the courage to act with honesty and integrity. May his family be encouraged
that their willingness to share him is very worthwhile. May You protect him in
his daily activities. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Harinder S. Takhar was first elected to the Ontario legislature in 2003 and appointed to the Ontario Cabinet as Minister of Transportation. He became the first person of South Asian heritage to become a member of the Executive Council of Ontario (Cabinet). He was re-elected to the new riding of Mississauga-Erindale in 2007 and for a third term in October 2011.

Harinder Takhar is currently the Minister of Government Services and Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet. He previously served as the Minister of Transportation, Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship and the Minister of Small Business and Consumer Services.

Prior to being elected, Takhar headed up Chalmers Suspension International Inc., recognized by the Financial Post as a finalist among Canada’s top 50 best-managed private companies in 1995. He has held senior executive positions with several large Canadian companies, both in the private and public sector over the past three decades.

Harinder has been honoured with several prestigious awards by various organizations for his outstanding commitment of service to the community.

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

As the current chair for the Standing Committee on Social
Policy as well as critic for the Environment and Climate Change and Energy,
Honourable Tabuns needs great knowledge and wisdom to help fulfil his role in
the Legislative Assembly. We ask for credible influences in his life. We thank
You for his service in our province. We pray for how You will give him courage
and strength along with the needed wisdom. We pray for his protection. May his
family be blessed and encouraged that their sacrifice in sharing him with the
public will be most worthwhile. May he know health and strength for the task.In
Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Peter Tabuns is a distinguished community leader and a dedicated environmentalist.

A Toronto City Councillor from 1990 to 1997, he helped keep valuable services public and championed smoke-free restaurants and bars. As Executive Director of Greenpeace, he strongly advocated for increased environmental protections and for the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol.

Since his election to Queen’s Park in 2006, Peter has been a leader on a number of issues ranging from energy efficiency, to keeping people safe from toxins, to integrating new Canadians into the economy. As the Ontario NDP’s critic for energy and education, he has led the charge towards creating a new energy economy and has fought against skyrocketing hydro rates.

You can count on Peter Tabuns, an experienced advocate for his community, to continue to get results for the people of Toronto-Danforth.

Monday, April 24, 2017

Heavenly Father, we thank you for Hon Charles Sousa and the
giftings You have given him. We ask You for great wisdom in making decisions as
the Minister of Finance. We ask and desire to see the benefits for all who
reside in our province. We ask You for strength and courage to carry out his
responsibilities with integrity.May he have the needed health and strength for
the responsibilities entrusted to him . We pray for his family to be blessed
for their willingness to share him in his public service. In Jesus Name. Amen.

Political Career:

Charles was first elected in October 2007. Previously, he was the President of Treasury Board, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Minister Responsible for the 2015 Pan & ParaPan American Games, and Minister of Labour. He also served as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development and Trade and the Minister of Government and Consumer Services.

Personal:

Charles grew up in south Mississauga where he and his wife Zenny live with their three children.

Business Career‎:

Before joining government, Charles worked at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Financial Group for more than 20 years in Commercial Banking. Prior to that he owned and operated a financing company serving small businesses.

Education:

Charles graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 1982 with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration. In 1991, he completed a fellowship at the Institute of Canadian Bankers in Corporate Banking. He then earned an Executive MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario in 1994.

‎Accomplishments

Charles has introduced and delivered multiple Budgets and Fall Economic Statements. He negotiated the formation of the Canadian Cooperative Securities Regulator and has lead a national discussion on retirement income security.

As Minister of Citizenship & Immigration he introduced ‎an immigration strategy to foster more support of settlement and newcomer representation in Ontario.

As Minister of Labour, Charles led the largest overhaul of Ontario’s occupational health and safety system in 30 years.

Charles also tabled and unanimously passed a private member’s resolution to include financial literacy education in Ontario’s elementary and secondary school curriculum.

Community Involvement

Charles continues to champion the protection and revitalization of Mississauga’s waterfront improving mixed-use development and the rehabilition of marsh habitat. He also works closely with Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga Hospital and Credit Valley Hospital to improve services in our community.

Charles fundraises for numerous community charities including the Mississauga Food Bank, the United Way, Rainbow Ball Foundation and the Community Foundation of Mississauga.

He also served as a member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Toronto Board of Trade and a director of the American Chamber of Commerce. He is a past president of the Federation of Portuguese-Canadian Business & Professionals and member of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Toronto.

Charles received the Queen's Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee Medals in recognition of his service. He was also inducted as a Commander to the Order of Merit Portugal and is ranked Infancao da Confraria Vinho do Porto. ‎

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Gracious Heavenly Father, I bring before You MPP Daiene Vernile and ask that You would bless her work in the current parliament in the many roles in which she finds herself involved. I pray for strength for the tasks, as well as special knowledge and wisdom that comes from Your hands. May she see Your love being released to those she serves in ways that she has never known before, and may You Peace overwhelm and bless her. Amen.

Daiene Vernile is an award winning Kitchener broadcast journalist who covered your issues for three decades on CTV’s Provincewide.

A compassionate listener and insightful interviewer, Daiene (pronounced Diane) investigated many subjects, including social, cultural, educational, economic, healthcare and other concerns. Now she’s committing herself to directly helping you and advancing local matters at the front line of public service.

For thirty years, Daiene has been an active volunteer and community supporter. She is a strong advocate on women’s issues, passionate champion for social justice, and hands-on volunteer for poverty reduction – including ten years at the St. John’s Kitchen helping prepare meals.

Daiene is among Wilfrid Laurier University’s “100 Alumni of Achievement” who inspire lives of leadership and purpose. She began her career as a Queens Park legislature reporter, expanded her journalism skills in Texas, and returned home to Ontario, spearheading one of Canada’s longest running public affairs programs.

With husband John, she spent three decades in Kitchener and welcomed firstborn Andrew while refurbishing a century old home in the downtown. The household grew to include Curtis and Claire in the Forest Hill neighbourhood. Today, with the family grown, Daiene is re-dedicating her energy to helping people across the community through this form of public service.

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Holy Father, I come to You today on behalf of MPP John Vanthof as he endeavors to serve his people in the Timiskaming – Cochrane riding. Thank You for how You help him in his role as critic of Finance, Treasury Board and all of the other roles in which he serves. May he know Your Grace and Peace today as he works to help people in his riding. May You cause his life to be blessed by Your hand. Amen.

John Vanthof is a longtime community leader and representative of the agricultural community.

John’s public service career started with his election to the Temiskaming Dairy Producer Committee on which he has served for over twenty years, including several as Chairman. In 2004, John was elected for a term to the Board of Dairy Farmers of Ontario. He was Director when Thornloe Cheese was threatened with closure, and played a key role in its rebirth.

John also served on municipal council for twelve years, but he is most widely recognized for his 10-year term as President of the Temiskaming Federation of Agriculture. During that time, the Federation represented the agricultural community in some key issues, most notably the Adams Mine Landfill debate. The critical analysis of the Ministry of Environment’s approval, commissioned by the Federation, was one of the catalysts that stopped the project.

John has long given back to his community. He was a member of the Board of Directors for the 2009 International Plowing Match. He also sat on the Board of the Englehart and District Hospital and the fundraising committee for the Englehart Family Health Clinic, and was vice-chair of the Temiskaming Foundation.

You can count on John Vanthof, an experienced public representative with a track record of getting results, to provide leadership that delivers.

John and his wife, Ria, owned and operated a dairy and crop farm outside of Earlton from 1984 until 2012 and have four children. John’s hobbies include riding his motorcycle and avoiding rocks on Lake Wendigo.

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Loving Heavenly Father, I come to You on behalf of Lisa Thompson, asking for Your protection and blessing on her life this day. As she walks out her responsibilities for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, may she exhibit the reconciliation that You have committed to us as Your Son came to relate Your love to us. May her days of service in this parliament be blessed by Your hand, and may she know that regardless the circumstance You are always there with her. Bless her family in every way this day. Amen.

Lisa Thompson is a lifelong resident of Huron-Bruce, born in East Wawanosh. Lisa has always been an active member of her community. She has served as Chair of the Ontario 4-H Foundation as well as a Trustee; Chair of the International Goat Symposium, and also Vice-Chair of Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. One of her proudest accomplishments was leading the growth of Teeswater’s Ontario Dairy Goat Cooperative, from a regional to provincial organization, and into a multi-million dollar business venture. And interestingly enough - she also found time to join Team Farmall in 2007 and this group of Farmall enthusiasts found time to prove - tractors really can dance!!

Lisa was re-elected to the Ontario Legislative Assembly in 2014 as the provincial representative for the Riding of Huron-Bruce. As MPP, Lisa brings – with pride – her rural roots to Queen’s Park advocating for Huron-Bruce. Lisa also serves as Critic for the environment. She participated in a non-partisan Lung Health Caucus and she also served on the Justice Standing Committee as well as the Agencies, Boards& Commissions Standing Committee.

Lisa and her husband Dennis live outside of Teeswater on the Schiestel Family century farm and proudly support their family and community at every chance

Friday, April 14, 2017

Precious Lord, I come to You on behalf of MPP Hon. Glenn Thibeault of Sudbury ON. Thank You for his service to our province and his desire to make this land strong and free. I ask Lord, that You would help him in the area of Minister of Energy, with the struggles that are present today that he would know Your hand of direction and Your words of life. May You bless his family today and protect them in all that they do. Amen.

Throughout his career, Glenn has shown an unwavering commitment to a better, fairer Sudbury. He has fought tirelessly for supports for persons with developmental disabilities, and for quality services for families struggling with autism. As a director with the United Way, he led many successful campaigns in support of community development. And as a proud volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters and minor hockey and football leagues, he has helped empower Sudbury youth to reach their full potential.

As your representative in Ottawa, Glenn remained focused on building opportunity and prosperity for all members of our great community. Whether advocating for greater retirement security, enhanced consumer protection measures or significant investment in the Ring of Fire, Glenn consistently put Sudbury and Sudburians’ interests first.

Glenn was born and raised in Sudbury, and is a graduate of Cambrian College. He lives in Sudbury with his wife, Yolanda, and their two daughters.

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Heavenly Father, I bring MPP Monique Taylor to You care today. As she labors in the present parliament, I would ask that You give her the wisdom, grace and knowledge that she needs, especially as she deals with those with disabilities and for Children and Youth Services. I ask that Your mercy would be her portion, and that You would give her the ability to understand and bless those whom she represents and serves. May her family be blessed this day by Your Hand. Amen.

Monique Taylor is a community advocate who has been MPP for Hamilton Mountain since 2011.

A graduate of the Toronto School of Business, an experienced hospitality worker, a key player in the campaign to save the McMaster Emergency Room, and an Assistant to Councillor Scott Duvall, Monique knows the everyday struggles of the people of Hamilton firsthand.

Putting her experience to good use, Monique works tirelessly on behalf of Mountain residents to get results when dealing with government departments. Her experience also serves her well as a community bridge-builder.

As MPP, Monique has worked hard on issues related to children and youth. In 2012, she introduced Bill 42, designed to give full investigative power to the provincial Ombudsman in relation to decisions made by children’s aid societies.

As a Member of the Select Committee on Developmental Services, Monique has been a strong advocate on behalf of families facing the extreme challenges of members living with serious developmental disabilities.

Monique Taylor is a fighter Hamilton can count on to make life fairer and get results.

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Lord I thank you for Mr. Takhar and the wisdom You have placed within him. I thank you for his involvement in this parliament session, and for giving him longevity in the role as an MPP. I ask that today You would overwhelm him with Your love and Grace and that these would be days of Blessing in his life and the life of his family. Lord, will You encourage him in all of the things that come his way, so that he can help, encourage and bless others. Amen.

Harinder S. Takhar was first elected to the Ontario legislature in 2003 and appointed to the Ontario Cabinet as Minister of Transportation. He became the first person of South Asian heritage to become a member of the Executive Council of Ontario (Cabinet). He was re-elected to the new riding of Mississauga-Erindale in 2007 and for a third term in October 2011.

Harinder Takhar is currently the Minister of Government Services and Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet. He previously served as the Minister of Transportation, Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship and the Minister of Small Business and Consumer Services.

Prior to being elecHarinder ted, Takhar headed up Chalmers Suspension International Inc., recognized by the Financial Post as a finalist among Canada’s top 50 best-managed private companies in 1995. He has held senior executive positions with several large Canadian companies, both in the private and public sector over the past three decades.

Harinder has been honoured with several prestigious awards by various organizations for his outstanding commitment of service to the community.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Dear Father, we come to You and bring Mr. Peter Tabuns to You today. Thank you for his service to the people in the Danforth riding, and for his desire to make our nation strong. Lord, I ask that You would give direction in the area of Climate Change and Environmental matters, so that he would be able to give words of wisdom when needed. Be a blessing to his family this day, and may he know Your Peace. Amen.

Peter Tabuns is a distinguished community leader and a dedicated environmentalist.

A Toronto City Councillor from 1990 to 1997, he helped keep valuable services public and championed smoke-free restaurants and bars. As Executive Director of Greenpeace, he strongly advocated for increased environmental protections and for the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol.

Since his election to Queen’s Park in 2006, Peter has been a leader on a number of issues ranging from energy efficiency, to keeping people safe from toxins, to integrating new Canadians into the economy. As the Ontario NDP’s critic for energy and education, he has led the charge towards creating a new energy economy and has fought against skyrocketing hydro rates.

You can count on Peter Tabuns, an experienced advocate for his community, to continue to get results for the people of Toronto-Danforth.

Monday, April 10, 2017

Heavenly Father, we come to you today on behalf of Hon. Charles Sousa. Thank you Lord for his willingness to serve Ontario in the area of Finance in the present government. Thank you for his decision to help people of Ontario, and we pray for Your enabling at this time. May the Peace of God rule in his heart during times of crisis, and may he know that You are with him at all times. Bless his family and surround them with Your love and peace. Amen.

Charles was first elected in October 2007. Previously, he was the President of Treasury Board, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Minister Responsible for the 2015 Pan & ParaPan American Games, and Minister of Labour. He also served as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development and Trade and the Minister of Government and Consumer Services.

Charles grew up in south Mississauga where he and his wife Zenny live with their three children.

Before joining government, Charles worked at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Financial Group for more than 20 years in Commercial Banking. Prior to that he owned and operated a financing company serving small businesses.

Charles graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 1982 with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration. In 1991, he completed a fellowship at the Institute of Canadian Bankers in Corporate Banking. He then earned an Executive MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario in 1994.

Charles has introduced and delivered multiple Budgets and Fall Economic Statements. He negotiated the formation of the Canadian Cooperative Securities Regulator and has lead a national discussion on retirement income security.

As Minister of Citizenship & Immigration he introduced ‎an immigration strategy to foster more support of settlement and newcomer representation in Ontario.

As Minister of Labour, Charles led the largest overhaul of Ontario’s occupational health and safety system in 30 years.

Charles also tabled and unanimously passed a private member’s resolution to include financial literacy education in Ontario’s elementary and secondary school curriculum.

Charles continues to champion the protection and revitalization of Mississauga’s waterfront improving mixed-use development and the rehabilition of marsh habitat. He also works closely with Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga Hospital and Credit Valley Hospital to improve services in our community.

Charles fundraises for numerous community charities including the Mississauga Food Bank, the United Way, Rainbow Ball Foundation and the Community Foundation of Mississauga.

He also served as a member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Toronto Board of Trade and a director of the American Chamber of Commerce. He is a past president of the Federation of Portuguese-Canadian Business & Professionals and member of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Toronto.

Charles received the Queen's Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee Medals in recognition of his service. He was also inducted as a Commander to the Order of Merit Portugal and is ranked Infancao da Confraria Vinho do Porto. ‎

Friday, April 7, 2017

Thank you Father
for the steadfast service of Todd Smith MPP for Prince Edward-Hastings. Bless
him and his family abundantly and help them to be a close family even with the
difficult schedule Mr. Smith must keep as an MPP. Father God give him a strong,
honest voice that brings wisdom to his position as Associate Energy Critic. May
he always act with integrity and in the best interest of his constituents and
all the people of Ontario. Amen.

Todd was elected to represent Prince Edward - Hastings riding at the Ontario Legislative Assembly in the General Election on October 6th, 2011. He has served as the Critic for Small Business and Red Tape with the Official Opposition and was pleased to be named a member of the PC Caucus Job Creation Task Force and a very active member of the PC Outreach Team. Todd has also served as a member of the Standing Committee on General Government. As of September 30th, 2013, Todd is the Critic for Citizenship and Immigration, as well as the Chair of Outreach.

Todd is committed to continue providing effective representation for the residents of Prince Edward - Hastings, helping local citizens get the assistance that they need from their provincial government and returning fiscal accountability to Queen's Park.

He moved to Belleville, Ontario from Riverview, New Brunswick in the early 1990's and has called the Quinte area his home ever since. He now lives in the Oak Hills with his wife Tawnya, a local high school teacher, and his two daughters Payton and Reagan.

Todd continues to be a strong supporter of the community and charitable events. He has coached for many years in the Belleville Bearcats Minor Hockey Association and has served with the Quinte chapter of the ALS society, Operation Red Nose Quinte and dozens of other organizations. Todd has also served on the Loyalist College Advisory Board since graduating there in 1994. He also has the distinction of being the first ever winner of the Dancing with the Stars Quinte contest (thanks to his partner Andrea Doucette).

Prior to his election victory, Todd was an institution in the morning radio at Quinte Broadcasting stations for more than 16 years, where he held the News Director position for CJBQ, Mix 97 and Rock 107. Todd has also served as the Belleville Bulls play-by-play announcer on the OHL Tonight on TV Cogeco.

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Heavenly Father we
bring Jagmeet Singh MPP for Bramalea-Gore-Malton to you today and ask for Your
blessing on him and on the work of his hands. We thank you for Mr. Singh’s
strong voice and pray that it would be a voice for righteousness and justice in
Ontario. Let him sense your presence in
his life in a profound way, and protect him Father from the lure of power that
can come with political success. Amen.

MPP Jagmeet Singh was elected in the riding of Bramalea-Gore-Malton in the 2011 provincial election. Prior to joining public office, he was a defence lawyer practising in the region of Peel. He has always been a strong voice for vulnerable people and vocal on a number of human rights issues.

As an MPP, Jagmeet has championed the demand for a province-wide reduction of auto insurance rates and pushed for greater awareness of the precarious employment created by temporary job agencies.

He was listed as one of theToronto Star’s Top 12 people to watch for 2012, named in the Queen’s Park Briefing in 2013 as one Ontario’s 75 most powerful people, and featured in Toronto Life’s “50 Most Influential People,” as one of the five youngest rising stars.

Recently described as one of the more dashing public figures, Jagmeet was covered in Toronto Life’s Stylebook 2013 as one of Toronto’s most stylish people and was one of the 10 style icons presented in Yorkdale Mall’s 50th-anniversary style-makers campaign.

Jagmeet holds a B.Sc. in biology from the University of Western Ontario and an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School. He is fluent in English, French, and Punjabi.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Father
we pray today for Mario Sergio MPP for York West. Thank you for him and for the
plans for a hopeful future that you have for him. Bless him with the strength
and good health necessary to represent his constituents well. Lord, help Mr.
Sergio to feel your presence in his life and know that he can call on you at
any time and you will answer. Amen.

Mario Sergio was appointed as the Minister Responsible for Seniors in February 2013. He was re-elected in the riding of York West in 2011. He was first elected to the Ontario legislature in 1995.

Mario has served as Parliamentary Assistant to the Ministers of Consumer and Business Services, Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister Responsible for Seniors, and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

Mario’s service in public office goes back to 1978, when he was first elected to the City of North York Council. He was chair and a member of North York’s Planning Board Committee for 14 years. He also served on Metro Toronto Council — where he was chair of the Metro Transportation Committee — the Public Works Committee, the Metro Toronto Housing Authority, the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority and the Canadian National Exhibition Board.

Before he entered politics, Mario was a registered general insurance and real estate broker. At age 21, he started his own general insurance business while working as a life insurance agent. In 1969, he started his own real estate brokerage, which he operated until his municipal election win nine years later.

His community service spans more than 35 years and includes being a founding member of COSTI; member of the York Finch Hospital Board; co-chair of the United Way of North York the Children’s Aid Society and American Public Works Association; director of the Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association. Mario is also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Knights of Malta Order of St. John’s.

He has been awarded the title “Cavaliere (Knight) of the Italian Republic” by the President of the Republic of Italy for his work within the Italian community. He has also been recognized by the Region of Calabria with the Golden Lion Award which he received in Rome for the work he has accomplished both in Canada and Italy.

Mario was born in Italy in 1940. He and his wife, Rose, have two sons and four grandchildren.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Heavenly Father
surround Laurie Scott, MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock with your
goodness and lovingkindness. Thank you that Ms Scott has a servant’s
heart. Bless her as she dedicates
herself to her responsibilities. May she fairly represent the people of her riding
and not show partiality but rather fostering an environment of fairness and
justice. Father, may she know that You
love her and are always with her. Amen.

Laurie’s roots in Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock go deep. She was born and raised in Kinmount and attended local schools, building strong ties to the community. Laurie’s father Bill proudly represented local families as their Member of Parliament for 28 years, and Laurie credits her father for instilling within her the ideal of public service and the importance of giving back to your community.

After graduating from Loyalist College, Laurie worked as a Registered Nurse in Toronto and on international contracts before returning to the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay. During this time Laurie also became increasingly active in her community through volunteer work and has remained a director on the Kinmount Fair Board.

In 2003 Laurie chose to follow in her father’s footsteps and seek election as her community’s next MPP. Laurie was successful in her election bid, becoming only one of two new Ontario PC MPPs elected in what was an otherwise challenging year. Laurie’s hard work in the community was reflected in her re-election campaign of 2007 which saw her returned with an even larger margin of victory.

Following the October 6, 2011 election, Laurie was appointed the PC Critic for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Women’s Issues. In September of 2013, Laurie was made the PC Critic for Tourism and Culture.

When she is not working, Laurie enjoys outdoor sports. She is also an animal lover and enjoys riding horses and helping her two teenage nieces in their riding competitions.

The highest honour of her career has been to represent her neighbours as their local MPP and she looks forward to continuing in that role.

Monday, April 3, 2017

Father God you
know everything there is to know about us and you have given us our truest
identity. May Peggy Sattler MPP for
London West come to know and walk in that truest identity. We pray that she arises and walks more and
more in the character and abilities that you have given her. Lord, give her the
wisdom and understanding required to govern well, always doing what is best for
the people of Ontario. Bless her with joy and peace in her life! Amen.

For more than 13 years, Peggy Sattler has worked to get results for the people of London.

Her commitment to strong public education led to her election as a Trustee for the Thames Valley District School Board. While on the board, Peggy worked with fellow trustees, staff, teachers, students, and parents to tackle the challenges facing the education system.

As board Chair, she was also accountable for balancing a $660 million budget. In her role as Western Region Vice-President of the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association, Peggy earned the respect of elected officials across party lines for her dedication to public education and her work to put students first across the province.

As Director of Policy at Academica Group, Peggy worked with the Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board and the London Economic Development Corporation on an innovative local labour market project called Worktends.ca. By providing students, employers, job seekers, employment service providers, workforce planners and others with reliable and timely information about the local and regional labour market, the project will reduce unemployment and help local decision-makers create new jobs and economic opportunities. She also played a key role in the establishment of the Ability First coalition, an award-winning initiative to engage London employers in hiring people with disabilities.

Peggy’s first private member’s bill, the Learning Through Workplace Experience Act, has received support from MPPs from all three parties. If passed, the bill will enable the expansion of co-ops, internships, field placements and other programs at Ontario colleges and universities.

Peggy Sattler is a community leader who brings people together to solve local problems and achieve results. Peggy and her husband, Neil Bradford, make their home in London with their children, Jon and Emily.

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